Celine Mui Simon - TRI Commercial

04/24/2026

Stop guessing. Start calculating. 📊🏠
​If you’re looking at income-producing real estate, the CAP Rate is the one metric you cannot afford to ignore.
​Think of it as the "speedometer" for your investment. It tells you exactly how hard your cash is working for you—before debt gets in the way. 🏎️💨
​In this carousel, we’re breaking down:
✅ What a Capitalization Rate actually is.
✅ The simple formula to calculate it (NOI / Price).
✅ Why a "low" cap rate isn't always a bad thing.
✅ The "Seesaw Effect" between rates and property values.
​Understanding this relationship is the secret to timing the market and spotting "value-add" opportunities before the competition does.
​Pro Tip: Always remember that Cap Rate assumes an all-cash purchase. It’s the purest way to compare two different properties side-by-side!
​QUICK QUESTION: What is the average Cap Rate in your local market right now? Are you seeing them expand or compress? Let’s talk numbers in the comments! 👇
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09/30/2024

📢 Exciting News! My latest article, "Navigating Market Downturns: When Legal Expertise is Essential in Real Estate Transactions," has just been published in the Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine! 🏢⚖️

In this piece, I explore the crucial role that legal professionals play in guiding real estate transactions through turbulent market conditions. If you're in real estate or law, or just want to stay informed about the complexities of the current market, this is for you! 📄✨

Check it out and let me know your thoughts!

https://www.cccba.org/article/navigating-market-downturns-when-legal-expertise-is-essential-in-real-estate-transactions/

I started my legal career in 2009 when the subprime mortgage bubble busted. What I did then to land my very first job out of law school was cold called all USF Alumni specializing in real estate, banking and bankruptcy law. It seemed obvious then that there would be lots of legal work stemming from....

05/24/2024

With construction of shopping centers slowed across the country, there is not enough spaces, especially for restaurants, to expand into. Creativity is the key.

Industry Professionals at Annual Conference Say It’s the Flip-Side of What’s Facing Office Owners

05/17/2024

This is great news that the California's Building Standards Commission are easing building safety standards to encourage the conversion of underutilized and older commercial buildings.

California’s Building Standards Commission has voted to ease barriers to the safe conversion of underused existing commercial buildings. The move has been described by AIA California as “an action that simultaneously addresses the climate emergency and California’s housing crisis.” The...

05/08/2024

It was incredible to hear from the mayors and economic and workplace development officer of three vastly cities on their strategies for economic growth and the hurdles they face. From innovative initiatives to tackling challenges head-on, each city brought unique insights to the table. Feeling inspired and ready to contribute to shaping the future of our Bay Area community!

08/22/2023

I'm so happy to help my client find a wonderful commercial tenant for a retail space in Downtown Oakland. It happened all so quickly. Thanks Nathan Jines for the referral!

05/15/2023

🔑🏢Unlock the potential for your business with my exclusive listing!

Located at 200 Lakeside Dr, Suite A, , this modern office condo is set within a beautiful Beaux architectural building in the trendy Lakeshore district, just a block away from . Offering around 1600 sq ft of customizable space, it features four private offices, a conference room, and an en suite private restroom 🛋️🚽.

Enjoy the perks of a shared garden and terrace for your private events 🌳🎉. Don't miss the opportunity to build equity for your business in a time of market contraction. Say goodbye to rising rents and hello to your business' future home 🏠💼.

DM me for more details or to schedule a visit!

With its own private entrance, this rarely-available, modern ground-level office space is located in a building steeped in Oakland's rich architectural histo...

05/05/2023

📣 Attention Oakland Landlords: Major Update from City Council Meeting (May 2, 2023) 📣

The Oakland City Council has voted in favor of lifting the on July 15, 2023, for ALL eviction cases, not just owner move-ins or for those who own a single property in Oakland. The initial proposal to require landlords to prove "substantial actual damage" to themselves or other tenants has been omitted, eliminating legal ambiguity. Stay up-to-date and share this important news with fellow landlords! 🏠🔑📰

05/03/2023

At the Walnut Creek Retail Forum this morning. The city of Walnut Creek continues to be the retail crown jewel of the East Bay, where families move for extra space, and enjoy the things they enjoyed previously before kids in an urban area. This is a pretty happening place to live and shop.